The Panama Canal Scandal.
Paris. November 30. In consequence of the French Ministry having declined to order a post mortem examination of Baron B9inach's body, a vote of no-con-fidence was brought down in the Chamber of Deputies, and was carried by a majority of 38. It is believed that President Carnot has invited M. Brissen, Chairman of the Panama Canal Enquiry Committee, to succeed M. Loubet as Premier. Pi is reported that Baron Reinach's coffin was filled with stones, and that secret papers relating to bribery in connection with the Panama Canalhave been hidden. December 1. It has been proved that Reiuach received nine million francs, of which he paid away four millions, including two cheques of a million each._ It was also shown that twenty millions were expended in advertising. London, November 80. The Paris correspondent of the Times telegraphs that the French Chamber of Deputies is digging the grave of the Republic, and says the. defeat of the Government was owing to its indecision and weakness.
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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 3, Issue 91, 6 December 1892, Page 3
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168The Panama Canal Scandal. Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 3, Issue 91, 6 December 1892, Page 3
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